5 Day holiday declared for Songkran
The cabinet has officially declared Friday, April 12 as a special government holiday, thereby granting a five-day weekend for the upcoming Songkran festival. Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin announced this decision,…
Thailand begins taxing foreign income
Departmental Instruction No. Paw 161/2566, issued by the Thai Department of Revenue, introduces significant changes to how personal income tax on foreign-sourced income is collected in Thailand. Effective January 1,…
5 Thai immigration officers jailed for 15 years for extorting money from Chinese tourist
Five immigration police officers were sentenced to 15 years in prison each today, after they were found guilty by the Criminal Court for Corruption and Misconduct Cases of extorting 10…
Motorcycle sales in Thailand expected to slip
Thai Honda Co., a prominent motorcycles manufacturer and distributor, is anticipating a slight decline in domestic sales this year, with expectations ranging from 1.7 to 1.75 million units. This projected…
BOT rues cheap imports
The Bank of Thailand has expressed concerns over the reduced competitiveness of local small businesses due to an influx of inexpensive Chinese imports. The Thai market has been flooded with…
Chinese firm takes ownership from Thai brokerage
CGS-CIMB Securities (Thailand) has been rebranded as CGS International Securities (Thailand) (CGSI) following China Galaxy Securities’ acquisition of a 100% stake in the company in December 2023. This move aims…
AOT to assign 4.4 Billion baht to boost Suvarnabhumi and Don Mueang Airports
Airports of Thailand (AOT) has unveiled an ambitious investment plan amounting to 4.4 billion baht for improvements at Suvarnabhumi International Airport and Don Mueang International Airport. The announcement was made…
Thailand’s cannabis industry threatened by legalization rollback
Thailand’s cannabis industry, which experienced growth following the decriminalization of cannabis, faces uncertainty as the government weighs potential re-regulation, potentially limiting recreational use. The proposed measures aim to confine cannabis…
Lufthansa flight to Munich returns to Bangkok after German passenger passes away
On Thursday, February 8, on Lufthansa’s flight LH773 between Bangkok, Thailand, and Munich, Germany, a 63-year-old German man passed away under mysterious circumstances, as reported by the newspaper Blick. Two…
The Air Force agrees to hand over the golf course
The Kantarat Golf Course, situated between runways at Don Mueang Airport, will be given up by the air force for the development of state projects. Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin expressed…